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A Taiwanese pilot, accused of spying for China and arrested in August, was reportedly offered $15 million to defect by landing a U.S.-made CH-47 Chinook helicopter on the flight deck of a People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) helicopter.
The People's Liberation Army Navy's (PLAN's) most advanced aircraft carrier has begun testing and could soon take part in the first of its sea trials – an important step before the warship can enter service.
The J-10 made its maiden flight in 1998 and entered service with the PLAAF in 2004. It is configured with a delta wing and canard design that sets the aircraft apart from Russia's MiG-29 or the United States Air Force's F-16, while it is more reminiscent of the French Mirage series of combat fighters.